We're so far apart that it would be a waste of good powder and steel, and they would not violate Christmas in that manner.

We and the Yankees have become too good friends for such outrageous conduct.

If I may risk a surmise, I think it is merely a Christmas greeting." "I think so, too, sir.

Listen, there goes a cannon on our side." "It will be answered in a few moments.

The favorite Biblical numbers are seven and twelve, and I take it that each side will fire either seven or twelve shots.